Up to Earth

Up to Earth
Studio album by
The Chris McGregor Septet
Released2008
Recorded1969
StudioSound Techniques, London
GenreFree jazz
Length38:01
LabelFledg'ling
FLED 3069
ProducerJoe Boyd
Chris McGregor chronology
Thunderbolt
(1997)
Up to Earth
(2008)
Our Prayer
(2008)

Up to Earth is an album by the Chris McGregor Septet, led by pianist McGregor, and featuring saxophonists Evan Parker, Dudu Pukwana, and John Surman, trumpeter Mongezi Feza, bassists Barre Phillips and Danny Thompson, and drummer Louis Moholo. It was recorded at Sound Techniques in London during 1969, and was released by Fledg'ling Records in 2008.[1][2][3]

Like Our Prayer, recorded at the same session, Up to Earth was originally scheduled to be issued by Polydor Records in 1969; however, the release was cancelled at the last minute due to financial concerns.[4]

  1. ^ Jurek, Thom. "Chris McGregor: Up to Earth". AllMusic. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  2. ^ "Chris McGregor - Up to Earth". Jazz Music Archives. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  3. ^ "The CHRIS McGREGOR SEPTET ~ Up To Earth FLED 3069 compact disc". Fledg'ling Records. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  4. ^ Shoemaker, Bill. "Page One". Point of Departure. Retrieved March 1, 2023.